Chiropractic Philosophy

Chiropractic is a philosophy, science and an art.

The foundation of chiropractic is built on the truth that health is the body's normal state and good health is perfectly natural. Chiropractors know that the body possesses a unique internal wisdom that continually strives to maintain a state of good health. The body's internal knowledge is also the guiding, healing force which allows our body to self-heal and self-regulate, permitting us to adapt naturally to the influences of the internal and external environment.

For over 100 years chiropractors have focused their attention on the spine. The spinal cord projects nerves between the individual vertebrae and as such are directly affected when vertebras are not functioning correctly. When the spine misaligns or malfunctions, a disorder called a subluxation will occur.

A subluxation is a misalignment of a vertebra that inhibits nerve supply and causes a cascade of negative effects that include pain, numbness/tingling, muscle spasms and poor functioning of our vital organs. A subluxation can arise from any number of chemical, physical, or emotional stress factors. When the body is not able to communicate appropriately through the nervous system, it is not able to self-heal. Chiropractic seeks to identify, analyze and adjust subluxations.

The Doctor of Chiropractic restores the body's nerve function by adjusting the misaligned vertebra into its correct position. When nerve function is improved, bodily processes become more natural and healthy. As a science, chiropractic deals with the relationship between the spine and nervous system and the effects on the body's innate ability to express and maintain good health. As an art, chiropractic entails knowledge, skill and dexterity to locate and correct subluxations that impair and rob the body of its ability to maintain optimal health and wellness.